The Position
Athletic and Recreation Specialists plan, organize, and supervise athletic and recreational activities for inmates incarcerated in a correctional facility in order to allow inmates to make appropriate use of leisure time, develop/maintain physical fitness, and relieve emotional stresses.
Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training.
This position is located at High Desert State Prison in Indian Springs NV. Athletic and Recreation Specialist plan, organize, and supervise athletic and recreational activities for inmates incarcerated in a correctional facility in order to allow inmates to make appropriate use of leisure time, develop/maintain physical fitness, and relieve emotional stresses. Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training. Also, evaluate existing athletic and recreational activities and develop or revise programs based on cultural diversity and physical /emotional limitations of the inmate population, the equipment and athletic facilities available. Provide broad range of duties outlined in the series concept for the position.
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